Craftsman 113.177611, 113.17765 User Manual
owner's
manual
12 GALLON
MODEL NO.
113.177650
OR
16 GALLON
MODEL NO.
113.177611
Serial
Number
Model and serial
numbers may be
found underneath
the handle.
You should record
both model and serial
numbers in a safe
place for future use.
CRRFTSMRH°
12 GALLON OR
AWARNING:
FOR YOUR
SAFETY,
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
16 GALLON
WET/DRY VAC
• safety
• assembly
• operation
SAVE THIS
MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP6741 Printed in Mexico
• maintenance
• repair parts
• Espahol - pagina 15
Warranty
Craftsman One Year Full Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store,
Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for
free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this
product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty does not include bags or filters, which are expendable
parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of using common • Sparks inside the motor can ignite
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.
Safety Signal Words
_, DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
_, WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
_i, CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
A WARNING-To reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these signs.
• Do not leave Vac while plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use
near combustible liquids, gases, or
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun
powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass
through the filter and be exhausted
back into the air. Use a fine dust filter
instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in this
manual. Dry debris ingested by the
impeller may damage the motor or be
exhausted into the air.
• TurnoffVacbeforeunplugging.
• Toreducetheriskofinjuryfrom
accidentalstarting,unplugpowercord
beforechangingorcleaningfilter.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.
Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor
otherparts.IfyourVacisnotworking
asitshould,hasmissingparts,has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,
ordroppedintowater,callcustomer
service.
Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecord
ashandle,closeadooroncord,orpull
cordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
DonotrunVacovercord.Keepcord
awayfromheatedsurfaces.
Donothandleplug,switch,ortheVac
withwethands.
Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
openings.Donotvacuumwithany
ventilationopeningsblocked;keepfree
ofdust,lint,hairoranythingthatmay
reduceairflow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,and
allpartsofbodyawayfromopenings
andmovingparts.
• Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextra
carewhencleaningonstairs.
• Toreducetheriskofbackinjuryor
falls,donotliftaVacthatisheavywith
liquidordebris.Partiallyemptyby
scoopingdebrisordrainingliquid.
• Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjuryor
damagetoVac,useonlyCraftsman
recommendedaccessories.
• Whenusingasablower:
-Directairdischargeonlyatworkarea.
-Donotdirectairatbystanders.
-Keepchildrenawaywhenblowing.
-Donotuseblowerforanyjobexcept
blowingdirtanddebris.
-Donotuseasasprayer.
-Wearsafetyeyewear.
• Toreducetheriskofeyeinjury,wear
safetyeyewear.Theoperationofany
utilityVacorblowercanresultinforeign
objectsbeingblownintotheeyes,which
canresultinsevereeyedamage.
ThisVacisdouble-insulated,eliminating
theneedforaseparategrounding
system.Useonlyidenticalreplacement
parts.ReadtheinstructionsforServicing
Double-InsulatedWet/DryVacs.
Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated
foroutdooruse.Extensioncordsinpoor
conditionortoosmallinwiresizecan
posefireandshockhazards.Toreduce
theriskofthesehazards,besurethe
cordisingoodconditionandthatliquid
doesnotcontacttheconnection.Donot
useanextensioncordwithconductors
smallerthan16gauge(AWG)insize.
Toreducepowerloss,usea14gauge
extensioncordif25to50ft.longand
12gaugefor50ft.orlonger.
,_k CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended time or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when the
relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac
can deposit static charge on the hose
or Vac. To reduce the frequency of stat-
ic shocks in your home or when using
this Vac, add moisture to the air with a
humidifier.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
._ OUBLE INSULATED
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Ak WARNING: For your own safety,
read and understand owner's
manual. Do not run unattended.
Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous
materials. Do not use around
explosive liquids or vapors.
electric shock - do not expose to rain -
I WARNING: To reduce the risk of I
store indoors.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-
hold use. It may be used for vacuuming of
wet or dry media and may be used as a
blower.
Table of Contents
Section Page
Warranty ........................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 2
Introduction ...................... 4
Table of Contents ................. 4
Assembly ........................ 4
Carton Contents ................. 4
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ...... 5
Vac Assembly ................... 5
Insert Hose ..................... 6
Accessory Storage ............... 6
Operation ........................ 7
Polarized Plug .................. 7
Vacuuming Dry Materials .......... 7
Vacuuming Liquids ............... 8
Assembly
Read this owner's manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your new
Wet/Dry Vac.
Section Page
Emptying the Drum .............. 8
Blowing Feature ................. 9
Maintenance .................... 10
Filter ......................... 10
Filter Cleaning ................. 10
Filter Removal and Replacement... 10
Cleaning a Dry Filter ............. 11
Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 11
Cleaning and Disinfecting
the Wet/Dry Vac .............. 11
Casters ....................... 11
Storage ....................... 11
Repair Parts ..................... 12
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents
List. Notify your Sears Store or Sears
Service Center immediately if any parts
are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty.
A Vac Assembly .............. 1
B Pos-I-Lock _ Hose Assembly ...1
C Utility Nozzle ............... 1
D Wet Nozzle ................ 1
E Car Nozzle ................ 1
F Extension Wands ........... 2
G Caster Foot W/Storage ....... 4
H Caster .................... 4
I Owner's Manual ............ 1
Assembly (continued)
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1. Remove the power assembly from the
dust drum and set aside.
2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the
floor.
3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).
4. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
5. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
6. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket. You will hear the ball snap
into the socket and the caster will swiv-
el easily when positioning is correct.
7. Turn the drum upright.
__ _Caster
Caster Stem
Vac Assembly
1. Line up front (label and switch side) of
power assembly with drain cap and
Vac port located on the front of the
drum.
Note: Power assembly must be aligned
with drum for proper attachment.
2. Place power assembly on top of drum.
3. Be sure power assembly completely
covers the top of the drum so leakage
does not occur.
4. Upon releasing flexible latches, the
power assembly will attach to the
drum.
5. To remove the power assembly, lift up
on the flexible latches and remove from
drum.
Power
_/Assembly
Drum
Vacuum
Port
Flexible _"
Foot
Latch ,_
_Hole
/
/
Drain
Assembly (continued)
Insert Hose
Insert the hose locking end of the "Pos-I-
Lock®'`hose into the inlet of the Vac. The
hose should snap into place. To remove
the hose from the Vac, press the release
button in the hose assembly and pull the
hose out of the Vac inlet, as shown.
Press
; and
Pull
E:::::>
Accessory Storage
Your accessories may be stored in the
caster feet or in the storage locations on
the lid. The hose may be stored by wrap-
ping it around the unit and plugging the
open end into one of the storage loca-
tions on the caster feet.
Storage Location
y
Hose
Power
Assembly
Open End _
Of Hose
Push Button
End Of Hose
Operation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:
• Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs
indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting
exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice
these signs.
• Do not leave Vac plugged-in when not in use.
• Do not continue running when float has cut off suction.
• Do not operate Vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the
air. Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Flammable gases
and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline,
alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Flammable dusts include: coal, magnesium, alu-
minum, grain, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Do not use Vac as a sprayer.
A_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Do not service Vac while it is plugged-in. If your Vac is not working as it should,
has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to an independent service center or call customer service.
• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in good
condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with liquid.
• Do not vacuum toxic materials to reduce the risk of inhaling the vapors or dust.
Polarized Plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
After you plug the power cord into the
outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the
switch from position "0" to position "1".
The symbols used on the switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols. "0"
is the symbol for "OFF" and "1"is the
symbol for "ON".
= OFF I= ON
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to Vac.
2. When using your Vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the drum and clean the filter at
more frequent intervals to maintain
peak Vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your Vac to pick
up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated
Material Filter, stock number 17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine
particles than the 17816 filter.
Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
filter cage and float, as they prevent
liquid from entering the impeller and
_ WARNING: Do not operate without
damaging the motor.
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed,
it will become saturated and misting
may appear in the exhaust.
3. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage
to the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches
a predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the Vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because Vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac do not run motor with
float in raised position.
Emptying the Drum
1. Remove the power assembly. Push
down and pull out the flexible locking
tabs to release from drum.
2. While holding the locking tabs out, lift
the power assembly up and away from
the drum.
3. Lay power assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying the drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
5. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop or
drain enough contents out to make the
Vac light enough to lift comfortably.
Operation (continued)
Blowing Feature
Your Vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow
the steps below to use your Vac as a
blower.
Craftsman recommended accessories are
available at Sears retail stores and
sears.com. The Sears 2-1/2" Blower
Nozzle Stock No. 16933 is recommended
for blowing debris.
,_k WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them clear
of blowing debris.
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might be
inhaled.
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/Blower for extend-
_k CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
ed time or a noisy area.
1. Locate blowing port of your Vac.
2. Insert the locking end of the "Pos-I-
Lock ®''hose into the blowing port of the
Vac. The hose should snap into place.
To remove the hose from the Vac,
press the release button in the hose
assembly and pull the hose out of the
Vac inlet.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose, then place the
car nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a blower.
Push/PullHandle
\
\
Extension
Car Nozzle
(Optional)
Wand (Optional)
Hose End
Blowing
Port
_Drum
Swivel End
Of Hose
Handle
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